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Volunteering at Hollybush

Now recruiting for Volunteer Officers!

Hollybush Conservation Centre is home to The Conservation Volunteers in Leeds. You can volunteer with Hollybush every day of the week if you like. There is always something going on, whether its going out with one of our practical teams (Tuesday to Friday every week) to do some hands-on conservation work, supporting our students on the gardening course or helping around the gardens at Hollybush.

This week's tasks:

Tues 14th: Yeadon Primary School - creation of a pond and fence

Weds 15th: Yeadon Primary School - creation of a pond and fence AND Collingham - footpath creation

Thurs 16th: Yeadon Primary School - creation of a pond and fence AND Collingham - footpath creation

W/c 20th May tasks:

Tues 21st: Yeadon Primary School - creation of a pond and fence AND Collingham - footpath creation

Weds 22nd: Yeadon Primary School - creation of a pond and fence AND Collingham - footpath creation

Thurs 23rd: Yeadon Primary School - creation of a pond and fence AND Collingham - footpath creation

W/c 27th May tasks:

Tues 28th: Collingham - footpath creation AND Quarry Mount Primary - raised bed building

Weds 29th: Collingham - footpath creation AND Quarry Mount Primary - raised bed building

Thurs 30th: Collingham - footpath creation AND Gildersome - footpath repairs

How to find us

We undertake a wide range of conservation activities and provide lots of opportunities for volunteers. Hollybush has a unique atmosphere. Our work standards are high but we have a relaxed and sociable approach which makes this a great place to be. Why not join us and discover it for yourself?

Contact our volunteer coordinator Jess to find out how you can get involved today.

What's in it for you?

• Personal development
• A stepping stone to a career in the environment sector
• Learn practical skills
• Gain experience in volunteer co-ordination and project management
• Receiving formal training through our training programmes

More information about volunteering

Diploma Now Recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for our August 2013 intake for the Level 1 and Level 2 Diploma courses in Environmental Conservation - click here to find out more.